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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 24 months later than the L20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX300 scores against the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L20

 JX300 L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm JX300

 L20 JX300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L20

 JX300 L20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the L20.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and L20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent JX300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Nikon L20 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Nikon L20 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Nikon L20 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
24
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix L20
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $120